Category Archives: Local News

(Indianapolis, IN) -- A survivor of the duck boat sinking in Missouri last month is still grieving the loss of her husband, three children and five relatives. Tia Coleman talked about the trauma of li...

Jessica Pickel has been appointed a new dean of liberal arts at Richland Community College. The Arcola native and University of Illinois graduate previously served as an assistant to the dean in healt...

UPDATE: As of 2:35 p.m. I-74 eastbound at milepost 166 is now back open. Scene clear.   EARLIER: According to the Illinois State Police, I-74 eastbound is closed at milepost 166 (Piatt County). T...

(Los Angeles, CA) -- Carrie Underwood and Florida Georgia Line are Teen Choice Award winners. Underwood was honored Sunday night as the "Choice Country Artist," beating out Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, ...

According to the MPD, Mattoon police arrested Andrew L. Hussong, age 37 of Mattoon, on Monday August 13th at 8:37 p.m. The arrest occurred in the 1000 block of S. 17thstreet. Hussong was charged with ...

Mattoon Huddle Trivia Night will be August 18th at the Mattoon American Legion. Cost is $20 per person. Teams can consist of up to eight players. Pay by August 10th and you'll get reserved seating and...

The Cumberland County High School volleyball team will have a bake sale and car wash August 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Toledo Fillin' Station. Please stop by and support the ladies, get a...

Lake Land College is seeking public comments about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit November 5th and 6th with a ...

The annual Dart for the Heart to benefit the Walk Family with medical expenses will be held August 25th, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the original Burger King in Mattoon. Cost is $25, if registered before...

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation today that gives the state's colleges and universities tools they need to attract in-state students with improved financial aid plans, a more liberal...